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SM04 FKT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,222 mi
Last recorded74,222 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 FKT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses are becoming deteriorated

offside tail lamp cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,964 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 68,964 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 64,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,277 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,171 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,817 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,251 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 19,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 13,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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SM04 FKT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM04 FKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM04 FKT registered?

SM04 FKT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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